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Topic: Common Errors

tautologous

IPA: /tɔːˈtɒl.ə.ɡəs/

KK: /tɔːˈtɒl.ə.ɡəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a statement that repeats the same idea in different words, making it unnecessary or redundant.

Example: The phrase 'free gift' is tautologous because a gift is always free.

tearable

IPA: /ˈtɪə.rə.bəl/

KK: /ˈtɪrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being ripped or torn apart.

Example: The paper is tearable, so you can easily rip it into smaller pieces.

teemingly

IPA: /ˈtiːmɪŋli/

KK: /ˈtimɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests something is true, but may not be; apparently or seemingly true.

Example: The project was seemingly successful, but there were hidden issues.

tellable

IPA: /ˈtɛl.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈtɛləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be told or narrated.

Example: The story was so interesting that it was definitely tellable.

tentatively

IPA: /ˈtɛntətɪvli/

KK: /ˈtɛntəˌvɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not definite or certain, often used when something is done as a trial or experiment.

Example: She tentatively agreed to the plan, unsure if it was the right choice.

terminer

IPA: /tɜːrˈmɪnər/

KK: /tɜːrˈmɪnər/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to a court or a process that determines a case or issue.

Example: The court of oyer and terminer was responsible for making final decisions in legal matters.

tersest

IPA: /tɜːrst/

KK: /tɜrst/

adjective

Definition: The shortest and most concise way of expressing something, often using very few words.

Example: Her response was the tersest of all, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

thack

IPA: /θæk/

KK: /θæk/

noun

Definition: The protective outer covering of a roof, usually made from materials like straw or reeds that keep out rain and snow.

Example: The old cottage had a beautiful thack that kept the interior dry during storms.

verb

Definition: To cover a roof with a type of thatch or straw.

Example: They decided to thack the roof to keep the house warm and dry.

than

IPA: /ðæn/

KK: /ðæn/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to compare two things, showing that one is different or greater than the other.

Example: She is taller than her brother.

preposition

Definition: Used to make comparisons between two things, showing that one is different from or superior to the other.

Example: She is taller than her brother.

that

IPA: /ðæt/

KK: /ðæt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a specific person, thing, or idea that is not close in distance or time; used to indicate something that is understood or implied.

Example: I prefer that option over the others.

adverb

Definition: To such a degree or extent; used to indicate the level of something.

Example: I didn't know the situation was that serious.

conjunction

Definition: A word used to introduce a clause, often indicating a specific thing or idea being referred to.

Example: She said that she would come to the party.

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to a specific thing or person that has been mentioned or is known.

Example: The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

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